Lebanese judge orders asset freezes for individuals tied to major banks
A Lebanese judge has ordered a protective freeze of some properties and company stakes of 14 individuals with links to…
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UAE banks' weakening credit quality may drive loan restructuring
Eleven UAE national banks have reported around Dh7.74 billion in first quarter net profit, a growth of 9.6 per cent…
UAE shakes up residency rules by offering passports to wealthy expats
Airline bosses, tech entrepreneurs and a former Real Madrid footballer are among those to be granted United Arab Emirates nationality,…
Riyad Bank signs MoU with Bab Al-Khair Medical Services to establish first non-profit hospital in the Kingdom
Riyad Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Bab Al-Khair Medical Services Company to establish a non-profit hospital in…
QCB issues QR600 million treasury bills for May 2021
Qatar Central Bank issued yesterday treasury bills for May 2021, for three, six and nine months, with a value of…
Jump in demand for second passports among KSA expats
Expatriates living in Saudi Arabia are more interested than ever in obtaining second passports, according to new data from Dubai-headquartered…
Du secures $1bln financing deal with a group of banks
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (Du) has confirmed long-term financing of more than $1 billion to use for general corporate…
Central Bank of UAE issues specialised banks with low risk regulation
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation covering licensing, prudential and conduct requirements for banks.…
Booz Allen promotes Nans Mathieu and Ziad Nasrallah
Booz Allen Hamilton has promoted two of its long serving advisors in the Middle East – Nans Mathieu and Ziad…
Kuber Rai joins Baker Tilly’s Corporate Finance practice
Hot on the heels of installing a new Advisory leader, Baker Tilly has strengthened its Corporate Finance practice with Kuber…
Lebanon central bank chief says French properties bought prior to becoming governor
Lebanon’s central bank chief said on Monday his properties in France were all acquired prior to him being appointed governor.…
Female judges take on the banks in Lebanon
Two Lebanese judges, Ghada Aoun and Amani Salameh, have become overnight heroes in recent days for a generation of young…